Tue.Sep 10, 2024

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Microsoft makes quantum breakthrough, plans commercial offering

CIO

At Quantum World Congress on Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it and partner Quantinuum had broken a record in the creation of logical qubits. In addition, Microsoft also announced that it is working with partner Atom Computing to build what it described as the world’s most powerful quantum machine. “Through this collaboration, we’re bringing a new generation of reliable quantum hardware to customers by integrating and advancing Atom Computing’s neutral atom hardware into our Azure Quantum comp

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How Social Listening Can Help Improve Your Customer Service

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Imagine being able to tune into conversations happening all over the internet about your brand, your industry, and the topics that matter most to your target audience. Now, imagine using all that data to understand your customers better and enhance their experience with your brand. That’s what social listening is all about. In a 2022 survey, almost 61% of the surveyed businesses had some type of social listening system in place.

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Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence gets Gen AI-powered developer assistant

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Oracle will be adding a new generative AI- powered developer assistant to its Fusion Data Intelligence service, which is part of the company’s Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, the company said at its CloudWorld 2024 event. Fusion Data Intelligence, which is an updated avatar of Fusion Analytics Warehouse, combines enterprise data, and ready-to-use analytics along with prebuilt AI and machine learning models to deliver business intelligence.

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How United Data Powers Go-to-Market AI Strategies

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Business leaders have long known that fragmented data — flowing from disconnected systems, often kept in silos — is a major obstacle to growth, consuming up to 20% of the average IT budget. But in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), disconnected data can cause havoc across a company’s entire go-to-market operation, leading to missed growth opportunities and wildly incorrect decision-making.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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US targets advanced AI and cloud firms with new reporting proposal

CIO

The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) plans to introduce mandatory reporting requirements for developers of advanced AI models and cloud computing providers. The proposed rules would require companies to report on development activities, cybersecurity measures, and results from red-teaming tests, which assess risks such as AI systems aiding cyberattacks or enabling non-experts to create chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.

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ServiceNow ‘Xanadu’ brings AI agents to Now Platform

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ServiceNow’s latest Now Platform release, dubbed Xanadu, adds a host of new features, including ServiceNow AI Agents, which the company heralds as “a new era of collaboration between people and AI.” Taking center stage in Tuesday’s release are ServiceNow ’s plans to integrate “ agentic AI ” — AI systems that can autonomously perform tasks and make decisions on their own within set parameters — into its enterprise service management platform.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts for Agency Owners

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Hey, agency owners—this might be the podcast playlist you didn’t know you needed. ​​Go ahead, bookmark it, print it, frame it—whatever it takes to make sure you don’t miss out on this goldmine of insights. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Between client calls, endless emails, and trying to remember what sleep feels like, you think I have time for podcasts?

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ANZ CIOs see cybersecurity as top priority for 2025

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Managing cybersecurity and other technology risks will be top of mind for CIOs in 2025 across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), with 82% of 109 respondents saying it is a key priority for next year, according to Gartner. Increased executive and board scrutiny on technology investments due to economic uncertainties is playing a role in IT leaders’ growing emphasis on risk management.

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Enhance Your Market & Competitive Intelligence Program With Generative AI in Contify

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way businesses operate. Companies are employing AI in various ways to increase efficiency and save time, particularly by automating routine tasks. The Market and Competitive Intelligence (M&CI) landscape is also impacted by this AI revolution. In M&CI, the ability to quickly gather, analyze, and act on relevant information is mission-critical.

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Gain a Competitive Edge With This Scenario Planning Toolkit

In a world where uncertainty and change are constant, scenario planning empowers companies with the agility and competitive edge needed to thrive. Download the toolkit to fortify your business strategy , set up your competitive positioning , and ensure your company is poised to respond to any future scenario.

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Tres caras de la automatización: orquestación, simplificación y sostenibilidad

CIO

La masificación de la inteligencia artificial (IA) ha puesto de manifiesto que la automatización, junto con una capa de inteligencia , puede acelerar y optimizar de manera exponencial los procesos operativos de las organizaciones. Pero este viaje de transformación digital en el que la mayor parte de las empresas están embarcadas no está exento de desafíos.

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Expert Insights: CAR T-Cell Therapy Breaking New Ground in Autoimmune Disease

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Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has shown remarkable success in the fight against blood cancers such as lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. Now, CAR-T is making waves in a new arena—autoimmune disease. In fact, many CAR-T researchers and companies have shifted their focus from oncology to autoimmune disease, galvanized by compelling early research studies and a sizable market opportunity.

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CIOs eye SaaS backup plans post-CrowdStrike

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If the CrowdStrike outage underscored anything for CIOs, it’s that modern enterprises are dependent on a growing number of interconnected systems, any one of which can cripple business operations beyond CIOs’ control. As a result, software supply chains and vendor risk management are becoming ever more vital (and frequent) conversations in the C-suite today, as companies seek to reduce their exposure to outages and the business continuity issues of key vendors their businesses depend on.

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BusinessObjects Upgrades – Sometimes You Just Need a Guide

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When I was in Marrakech, Morocco last year, I stayed at a wonderful Riad in the Old Medina. The Medina is the historic walled city, centuries old and full of tiny narrow streets and passageways. It is packed with tiny shops, tanneries, ancient sites, food places and people’s homes and is a place to experience the real Morocco. Being the adventurer I am, I just wanted to go off and explore the place myself but my level-headed wife and the staff at the Riad suggested we get a guide.

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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7 early warning signs of a dying IT project

CIO

The Y2K date conversion was one of the longest IT projects on record. Given the extended timeline and massive amount of resources dedicated to that project, the only reason it survived to completion was the absolute necessity to change all date formats so they wouldn’t clock out systems at the end of the last century. In other words, enterprises’ Y2K projects succeeded because of their urgency.

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The Inconceivable Life Lesson #LIAM Reprint

Wink Intel

He was not yet four years old when my manager in the home office sat me down and suggested that I purchase life insurance for my oldest child, my only son, AJ. It seemed strange to me to consider his death. Why would I want to purchase life insurance on my child? I would predecease him. This was an expense that he should worry about as an adult. And quite frankly, I couldn’t afford it.

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El pinchazo de la burbuja de la IA es inevitable y saludable

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La expectación y el entusiasmo en torno a la IA tenían que volver a la tierra en algún momento ; y este verano ha sido cuando el fenómeno ha tenido lugar. Los que tenemos edad para recordar vimos algo similar durante el auge y la caída de las puntocom a finales de los 90 y principios de los 2000, así como más recientemente con las criptomonedas. Después de subir casi un 200% en los seis primeros meses del año, Nvidia, la niña mimada de la IA, vio caer el precio de sus acciones un 20% durante jul

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FUNDING UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE AT TARGET? YOU’RE MISSING THE POINT: REPRINT #LIAM

Wink Intel

The following article is a reprint, originally written July 15, 2013 by Sheryl J. Moore: Throughout the past [20] years of working with universal life (UL) products, one comment in particular has been overheard far too often: “…fund this UL at [X percent] over target.” This comment is especially popular in the indexed life market, where the product may be new to producers, and a lack of product knowledge may run rampant.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Oracle NetSuite weaves new AI capabilities across its product line

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Oracle NetSuite is beefing up the AI capabilities across its ERP offerings with a try-before-you-buy approach that IT leaders will need to scrutinize, knowing that on renewal the bill will likely come due. The series of AI and generative AI updates was announced at the company’s SuiteWorld conference in Las Vegas on Monday, accompanied by a new procurement solution and a connector for NetSuite customers who also depend on Salesforce as part of their enterprise mix.

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How Back-to-School Produce Promotions are Shaping Healthier Habits and Retail Pricing

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As the school year approaches, major retailers like Hy-Vee, Meijer, and Schnuck’s, in collaboration with the Foundation for Fresh Produce, are rolling out exciting back-to-school produce promotions. These seasonal campaigns aim to encourage healthier eating habits in children while showcasing retailers’ innovative approaches to price optimization and consumer engagement.

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Small Business, Big Threats: INE Security Launches Initiative to Train SMBs to Close a Critical Skills Gap

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As cyber threats grow, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are disproportionately targeted. According to the recent Hiscox annual cyber readiness report , 41% of SMBs in the US fell victim to a cyberattack in 2023, a figure that has nearly doubled since 2021. INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, recognizes this as a critical issue and is leading an initiative for change by working with SMBs to bridge the IT/IS skills gap and bolster proactive cybersecu

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The Role of Data Security in Protecting Sensitive Information Across Verticals

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Data is the fuel that keeps the engine of any organization running efficiently. Its growing importance is becoming a frequent topic of conversation in boardrooms and strategy meetings. Companies increasingly know the need to protect their sensitive information and continue investing heavily in cybersecurity measures. However, this approach has a critical oversight: The assumption that […] The post The Role of Data Security in Protecting Sensitive Information Across Verticals appeared first

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How To Speak The Language Of Financial Success In Product Management

Speaker: Jamie Bernard

Success in product management goes beyond delivering great features - it’s about achieving measurable financial outcomes that resonate across the organization. By connecting your product’s journey with the company’s financial success, you’ll ensure that every feature, release, and innovation contributes to the bottom line, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

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Making your enterprise architecture framework work for you

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More organizations than ever have adopted some sort of enterprise architecture framework, which provides important rules and structure that connect technology and the business. When these frameworks are fine-tuned for an organization’s specific needs, they can improve technological consistency and more easily facilitate the integration of new technologies, processes, and systems like agile computing and AI.

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Top 10 Must-Have Features for Your Modern BI Tool

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Here are the must-have features for your modern BI tool — from multitenancy to Analytics as Code, and beyond.

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The UAE Government partners with Mastercard to establish a Global AI Hub and combat financial crime

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In a bold step towards advancing its technological capabilities, the United Arab Emirates Government has partnered with Mastercard to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence. This strategic collaboration aligns with the UAE’s Vision 2031, which aims to integrate AI and other cutting-edge technologies across various sectors, enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure, promoting innovation, and positioning the UAE as a global leader in AI-driven solutions.

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Be kind.

Wink Intel

I will never forget that day. My neighbor said he was doing cartwheels in the back yard, and playing with the dogs an hour before he was found dead. He complained to me that the kids at school were bullying him. He said they told him to “go to h*ll” because he was going to anyway…since he was gay. So, he chose a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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New AI upgrades, innovations, and solutions unveiled at the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit

CIO

During the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from September 5-6, Tencent unveiled a slew of cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) offerings, proprietary innovations, and global solutions for enterprises to advance their digital transformation efforts. Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent and CEO of the Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG), highlighted the strong drive for new growth among enterprises.

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Innovation At The Forefront: How BackNine Insurance And GRAIL Are Redefining Life Insurance

Wink Intel

In the evolving landscape of the life insurance industry, innovation and technology are becoming key differentiators for companies striving to stay ahead. The first part of this two-part article highlights how BackNine Insurance has become a pioneer by integrating advanced technology with traditional insurance brokerage services. Founded in 2008, BackNine has grown into a market leader by providing a comprehensive suite of insurance products and tools that enhance the efficiency and effectivenes

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Ferrovial refuerza su apuesta por la IA en sus centros de trabajo con Copilot

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Ferrovial ha dado un paso significativo para mejorar la productividad al implementar Copilot, el asistente de inteligencia artificial (IA) de Microsoft, en todos sus centros de trabajo distribuidos a lo largo y ancho de 15 países. El operador global de infraestructuras a formado parte de la comunidad global que evaluó las capacidades de Microsoft Copilot en su fase piloto.